M.S. Bioregional Planning and Community Design

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Enhancing local communities

Prepare to create communities based on strategic, sustainable growth and enhance cultures, resource bases, the environment and economic health with this interdisciplinary program. Develop research and problem-solving skills while drawing on the expertise of nine academic departments in eight colleges. This program can be customized to fit your career plans.

Fast Facts

Interdisciplinary program bringing together experience and expertise from 9 academic departments in 8 colleges.

Partner with students and professors on real-life projects to help Idaho communities fulfill sustainable growth visions.

$65,000to$69,000

Potential salaries are based
upon
national averages for
Regional Planners.

Degree

Degree Roadmap
Students who graduate with a degree in Bioregional Planning and Community Design will complete a minimum of 43 required credits toward the degree. Download a PDF of the requirements.

Degree Prep
Many of our students want to enhance their career opportunities with expertise and credentials in tactical community planning. A professional career in community planning requires a specific technical skill set, including the ability to think in terms of spatial relationships and to visualize the effects of plans and designs. You must also have strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to reconcile varying viewpoints and to make constructive policy or strategic management recommendations.

Financial

Fees

Professional Fee

$534.00per semester

Applies to full-time students, or those registered for a minimum of 12 credits. Confused? We've got an answer for you.

Technical Fee

$43.00per semester

This fee partially supports personnel as well as the equipment, tools and supplies that are available for our majors to utilize within their class work.